Job Description

Guaranteed 40 hours a week. The pay is somewhere between $40-55/hr (I know the job link starts at $28/hr, but Orange County cost of living is much higher and they account for this, so you'll be in the upper range) regardless of whether you have a client, doing a presentation, completing documentation, rounding to market your program or attending a meeting. You're paid 40-hours. Full benefits package includes medical/dental/vision, generous PTO, Holiday Pay, 401K w/ company match, generous EAP plan. 

I am NOT the hiring manager. This is my old position. I loved the position and loved the people I worked with. I took another opportunity to help advance my professional development and passions. There was very little that I didn't like about this position.

Position is in different locations throughout Orange County: Fullerton, Mission Viejo, Orange & possibly Laguna. There's no overtime required and we have a REALLY supportive management team. 

What they will be looking for...

LICENSED CLINICIAN (sorry, no Associates) 

CEAP preferred (not required)

EAP experience or knowledge of core technologies of EAP

Management consultation experience preferred

Crisis containment and debriefing experience preferred (There is training provided)

Enjoys thinking outside the box

Self-starter and motivated and can work independently 

The application link and information is in the link

On-Site EAP Counselor (Orange County) in Orange, CA, US (unitedhealthgroup.com)

If anyone has questions let me know (you can contact me personally at jodi.baldel@gmail.com. It's a fun position and the work is very rewarding!!

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical and solution focused assessments; time limited counseling; helping clients define goals, plan action and gain insight
• Assess and refer to appropriate programs and services including but not limited to: Work-life, behavioral health, substance abuse/chemical dependency and community-based resources 
• Provide EAP authorization for members needing ongoing/additional counseling services
• Provide limited after care monitoring (following up with employees and/or providers to ensure the safety of employees, continuation of treatment, etc.)
• Assist with development of workplace policies and procedures (e.g. Workplace violence prevention, FMLA issues, Impaired Employee issues) as needed
• Provide manager consultation services on a variety of work-related issues such as; performance management, trauma impacting the workplace, organizational change, individual employee crisis intervention, coaching, and Work-life issues
• Provide crisis intervention and management support in response to Critical Incidents
• Conduct on-site training services for managers and employees (e.g. wellness seminars, Health fairs, Lunch & Learns)
• Participate in monthly 1 on 1’s, team meetings, and other customer meetings as required
• Utilize UHG computer to accurately and thoroughly document member contact/case documentation accessing appropriate clinical case management system(s) within departmental time frame 
• Follow internal ethical and regulatory privacy policies such as HIPAA, maintain confidentiality and private health information of members. Follows state and federal licensing practices
• Other projects as assigned by manager

Skills & Experience

• Masters / Doctoral degree in a recognized behavioral health discipline 
• Current, unrestricted license at the independent practice level in your state of residence
• 3+ years of experience in a behavioral health setting
• Ability to work onsite and travel to the different hospital locations in orange county

Preferred Qualifications:

• CEAP 
• Training in EAP, workplace and organizational dynamics 
• Experience in settings such as managed care, private or public clinics, with emphasis on mental health, chemical dependency, and work place issues
• EAP experience 
• Proficiency with all MS Office applications
• Proven solid written and verbal communication skills
• Proven solid interpersonal skills required and the ability to work effectively among different levels of management and personnel
• Proven solid organizational skills with the ability to manage stressful situations and multiple competing priorities